The Pipettes
Music: The Pipettes' Christmas Party

Win a pair of tickets to the Pipettes Christmas Party. All polka dots and 50s chic, these doo-wop chicks will have you hand-jiving all night!

Antony Elvin
Music: Antony Elvin

marmaLADYa.com takes tea down Soho way with Antony Elvin, a fine gentleman of musical talent stumbled upon in MySpace.

Puppini Sisters
Music: Chasing The Dream, Puppini Style

Not for the mainstream? Think again, the Puppini Sisters are just waiting to win you over with their retro sounds and style, says Julia Rebaudo.

The Ladies of Grace Adieu
Books: The Ladies of Grace Adieu

Fairytale mixed with fact wrapped up in 19th century English culture, Susannah Clarke’s new collection of short stories is spell-binding, says Julia Rebaudo.

Candythief
Music: Candythief – Like/Unlike

Candythief is no pre-packaged songstress, she’s an independent woman writing beautiful music, says Maisie McCabe.

Starter For Ten
Films: Starter For Ten

Sit back and enjoy the nostalgia of student angst and love affairs, all against the backdrop of an 80s soundtrack, says Elspeth Waters.

Anne Hathaway
Films: The Devil Wears Prada

More than your average chick flick, this novel-come-movie is absorbing, quick paced and makes for a fun evening out, says Emily Hutchings.

Black Holes and Revelations
Music: Muse's Black Holes and Revelations

A work of unrelenting brilliance from the Devonshire trio, most definitely due a ten out of ten, says Stuart Spicer.

Dead Witch Walking
Books: Dead Witch Walking

Witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan is a sassy, sexy 21st century heroine. Already a cult series in the US, Kim Harrison’s books are oh-so readable, says Julia Rebaudo.

The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters
Books: The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters

Reviving the old practice of weekly serials, dive into this wonderful page-turner following the adventures of feisty heroine Ms Temple, says Julia Rebaudo.

Look Both Ways
Films: Look Both Ways

A curious film with bursts of illustration from Australian director and animator Sarah Watt. Elspeth Waters dives in.

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